Trooper James R. DeLoach Michigan State Police Michigan Monday, February 3, 1992  Leave a Reflection  Return to Memorial  Print This Page  Continue Building Book  Page: 1 of 1

I miss you brother.

Specialist Pete Langenfeld, Civilian
Michigan State Police/Brother-In-Law
2009-08-28

God Bless you Jim!

Michelle Couturier

2009-02-25

The MSP family remembers. God bless Trooper.

Trooper
Michigan State Police
2009-02-22

To Trooper James R. DeLoach and his loved ones:

On this the seventeenth anniversary of your tragic death, please know that your memory is honored and revered today.

My heart is still with your family. You’re all in our thoughts and our prayers.

James, you rescued us, saved our lives and our families. You are one of the rare heroes among us. You were always there for us in the most traumatic moments of our lives. No matter when we called, we just expected that you would come and do whatever it took to help us, and you always met our expectations. Your selflessness and dedication are awe-inspiring.

This world, this country, your community truly are better places because of you. To have lost you is a great tragedy, an irreplaceable, immeasurable loss for society. We are grateful for and to you, and honor you for all you did for us day in and day out whether you received a word of thanks or praise.

Rest in Peace, James. I am so humbled by your valor and courage.

This reflection is sent with the utmost respect for the distinquished service James gave to his community and the citizens of Michigan, and for the supreme sacrifice he and his family made on February 3, 1992.

Phyllis Loya, mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
2009-02-03

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer

2008-02-05

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH
2008-01-29

You haven't been forgotten. Rest peacefully.

2008-01-12

"The Badge"
He starts his shift each day
To respond to calls unknown.
He drives a marked patrol car.
A police officer he is known.
He's paid by the citizens' taxes
To make it safe on the streets.
But he usually has a second job
'Cause a waitress has his salary beat.
Now he doesn't know a holiday
'Cause he works all year round.
And when Thanksgiving and Christmas finally arrive
At his home he cannot be found.
He's cursed and assaulted often,
The one whos blood runs blue.
He seldom ever gets a thanks,
To some he's just a fool.
His friends are always other cops
'Cause people just don't understand
That underneath his badge and gun,
He's just another man.
He knows there might not be a tomorrow
In this world of drugs and crime.
And he gets so mad at the court system
'Cause the crooks don't get any time.
And each day when he leaves for work,
He prays to God above.
Please bring me home after my shift
So I can see the ones I love.
But tonight he stops a speeding car,
He's alone down this ole' highway.
It's just a little traffic infraction.
He does it everyday.
Well, he walks up to the driver's window,
And his badge is shining bright.
He asked the guy for a driver's license,
When a shot rang through the night.
Yes, the bullet hit its mark,
Striking the officer in the chest.
But the Department's budget didn't buy
Each officer a bullet-proof vest.
So he lay on the ground bleeding.
His blood wasn't blue - His blood was red.
And briefly he thought of his loved ones
'Cause in a moment the officer was dead.
In the news they told the story
Of how this officer had died.
And some who listened cared less,
But those who loved him cried.
Well, they buried him in uniform
With his badge pinned on his chest.
He even had his revolver,
He died doing his best.
Written By:
David L. Bell
Sergeant
Richland County Sheriff's Department
Columbia, South Carolina
Used with Special Permission of the Author
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and may not be duplicated without permission

Investigator David L Bell
Richland County Sheriff's Dept., Columbia, SC
2007-11-15

Rest in peace, Sir! You will never be forgotten.

Police Officer
TN
2006-07-29

God Bless you Trooper DeLoach as you now sleep in God's love and Peace. You will never be forgotten and will be remembered in my daily prayers. Thank you for your hard work and your dedication in protecting the citizens of Michigan
Respectfully,
Kathi halligan, Phila.PA wife/mom of LEO

2005-12-26

I saw a video of trains in my drivers ed class today. One of the stories that was on the tape was yours and your partners. I thank you, sir. May god bless your family with a kind and loveing hand.

POLICE EXPLORER
PD IN MASS
2005-07-10

Jim, I instruct a course on officer safety involving railroads. Both yours & Steve's memory are honored by each officer in every class I teach. God bless you both.

Special Agent Dennis Duncan
Norfolk Southern Railway Police
2004-02-21

Tpr. James Deloach looked like that model Trooper, if you pictured how a Trooper should look that was Jim. Jim was big strong and smart and would have gone far in his life and career. What I miss most about Jim is hearing his sarcastic sence of humor and his laugh.

Sgt. David Hampton
Michigan State Police

Jim is missed very much, the best tribute I could do for him is to name my youngest son after him. James Robert Walker

Sgt. Glen Walker
Oakland County Sheriff